US Bridges

S99-S204 Connector over State Route 99

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-27.05 · Structure no. 50 0254F

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S99-S204 Connector over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S99-S204 Connector over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,403 by 2045. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS99-S204 Connector
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-27.05
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.40322, -119.04594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,403 by 2045
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S99-S204 Connector over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is S99-S204 Connector over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S99-S204 Connector over State Route 99 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is S99-S204 Connector over State Route 99?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S99-S204 Connector over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.